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Maranello Paddock reported that Vasseur confirmed to Sky Germany that Ferrari wanted to bring both of its drivers into the pits during the virtual safety car, but Lewis Hamilton refused to stop. According to Vasseur, this choice cost the team points, and Hamilton later apologized. #F1 #Ferrari #LewisHamilton (translated)

Restitutor Orientis wrote that in Egypt, the pilots of the Chinese Air Force considered that the Rafale outperformed the J-16 in close air combat during the exercise "Eagles of Civilization 2026." According to his message, they also found the Rafale to be more maneuverable and believed that the performance gap in this type of combat should not be underestimated. #Aéronautique #CombatAérien #Rafale (translated)

AlertesInfos reported, citing Mediapart, that Air France was applying an Israeli directive prohibiting pilots and cabin crew from 31 nationalities, including Algerians, Tunisians, Iranians, and Pakistanis, from operating flights to Israel, even if they also held French nationality. The account added that the company had warned its employees that they risked sanctions in case of non-compliance with the directive. #AirFrance #Israël #Aviation (translated)

The French Air Force is developing artificial intelligence for its Rafale and Mirage aircraft to facilitate the work of pilots and improve operational efficiency during collaborative air combat with drones by 2028. #IntelligenceArtificielle #AvionsDeChasse #CombatCollaboratif (translated)

Maranello Paddock wrote that Lewis Hamilton had formed a team of engineers at Ferrari that included people outside the historical circle of the Scuderia. According to the post, sources close to the driver described a method different from the usual routine, which relied on his feedback to better identify the car's problems and the priorities to address. The seven-time world champion was also said to have been recruited to help evolve working methods, thanks to his experience in winning teams and his influence. His approach reportedly elicited mixed reactions within the team. The post estimated that the group formed around Hamilton constituted the strongest core of this approach, but the next step was to broaden the consensus. It claimed that Hamilton had leeway to analyze the functioning of the team that Fernando Alonso had not benefited from and that Sebastian Vettel had even less. Carlos Sainz had reportedly established a methodical dialogue with the engineers. According to the post, Hamilton could bring a different experience and contribute to change, a mission that would have been implicit from his arrival. Maranello Paddock also wrote that Charles Leclerc, who had spent his entire career at Ferrari, did not have the same external benchmarks and often had to compensate on track for unresolved issues. However, the post indicated that Leclerc had moved closer to his teammate's perspective, which he found interesting. It was estimated that this convergence could strengthen the drivers' demands if their different approaches led them to face the same difficulties. According to the post, Hamilton's recent statements reflected this evolution: he still wanted changes but had to convince the management to accept new technical practices, using arguments, evidence, and a broader consensus. Maranello Paddock added that he needed to prioritize internal dialogue and avoid putting pressure on Frédéric Vasseur. Discussions about the future of the director could have complicated the process, while support for Vasseur could, according to the post, help continue the changes already underway. Finally, Maranello Paddock called Hamilton's podium finish in Sepang an encouraging sign and estimated that his influence would depend on the ability to extend the method developed with his engineers to the entire team. The post referred to an article by Giuly Duchessa for more information. https://t.co/lzVgcJhYJp) #Ferrari #Hamilton #F1 (translated)

An investigation has been opened following the crash of a civilian plane in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, on October 1, resulting in the deaths of its two pilots, with initial evidence indicating a possible engine failure. #CrashAérien #CharenteMaritime #EnquêteAéronautique (translated)

Pilot Smit Machchhar, considered a hero, avoided a crash of the FlyDubai flight connecting Dubai to Tel Aviv despite being stabbed by his co-pilot, thus saving 174 people on board, thanks to his courage and the swift intervention of passengers and off-duty pilots. #Héros #Aviation #Détournement (translated)